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  1. 3rd November 2011, 10:16 AM #1
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    Default embellished Camphor Laurel

    I had some smallish CL that was not so fancy.4"x6" So I thought I would have a go at tarting it up so to speak. Not too bad but its been along time since I did any form of carving. Will need to practice to improve the lines some.

    The finish is diy DO although in this damp weather its been slow to harden up so its yet to buffed and it looks a bit plastic.
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    Hughie very nice like the fluted work. You say carved was rough looks good to me.


    This must mean the shed is functional again so when's the GTG.
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    looks pretty good from here
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    Looks good Hughie. were did you find the time to muck around?



    Quote Originally Posted by wheelinround View Post
    This must mean the shed is functional again so when's the GTG.
    When is it?
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    Finally back to playin' with the lathe and things eh Hughie Very nice bit of work to start off with too
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    looks orright to me
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    Nice work.well done
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    Missus wants me to make one. Yeh right. That looks awesome. Well done
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    Nice job Hughie. I would be proud of a result like that. Interested to see what it looks like after buffing.
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    Hughie, beautiful carvings, although you say yourself that it is not perfect.
    Hopefully you did not use a grinder, thinking of the accident a while ago.
    Have ever thought of carving on my work to make, but so far it is from these thoughts remained .....))))
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    Looks good from here Hughie. , well done.
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    I like it.
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    Nothing wrong with that, Hughie...lookin' good
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    You are most generous with your comments. Hand carved with the exception of the start I used a Dremel with the Archer reciprocating carver to cut the original lines. Deliberately choose the Camphor for its softness and ease of use. I have a second in the pipeline looking some what better.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hughie View Post
    You are most generous with your comments. Hand carved with the exception of the start I used a Dremel with the Archer reciprocating carver to cut the original lines. Deliberately choose the Camphor for its softness and ease of use. I have a second in the pipeline looking some what better.

    I'll come down and take WiP photos Hughie, must feel good to have the shed being used for its purpose once again.
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